Bretylium & Guanethidine: Two New Drugs Producing Specific Blockade of the Sympathetic Nervous System
Description:
In this brief article, intended to acquaint practicing physicians with several new ganglionic blocking agents, Freis provided
an overview of how bretylium tosylate and guanethidine acted to treat hypertension, but due to the dearth of clinical testing
on these relatively new drugs, did not provide many details as to their effectiveness.
Number of Image Pages:
2 (272,514 Bytes)
Date Supplied:
September-October 1960
Creator:
Freis, Edward D.
Source:
Periodical: Freis, Edward D. "Bretylium & Guanethidine: Two New Drugs Producing Specific Blockade of the Sympathetic Nervous System."
The Heart Bulletin 9, 5 ([September-October 1960]): 88-89. Article. 2 Images.
Publisher:
Medical Arts Publishing Foundation
Rights:
This item is in the public domain. It may be used without permission.
Subject:
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Guanethidine
Bretylium Compounds
Exhibit Category:
The Veterans Administration Hospital and Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1949-1964
